Davidson County news and notes

TSU presidential finalists set for on-campus interviews

The four finalists being considered for the Tennessee State University presidency will be on both of the schools campuses - the main one and downtown - next week as part of their interviews.

As part of each campus visit, candidates are scheduled to participate in several forums with faculty, students, administration and government officials. A candidate will be on campus each day from Monday through Thursday: Candace Campbell Jackson on Monday, Bennie Harris on Tuesday, Ainsley Curry on Wednesday and Glenda Baskin Glover on Thursday.

Each evening, a reception open to alumni and members of the community is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the school's Avon Williams campus atrium.

- Brian Wilson

The Tennessean

MCHRA seeking volunteers
to help at nursing homes

The Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency is looking for volunteers to participate in its Longterm Care Ombudsman program.

According to a news release, these volunteers would visit nursing homes and assisted-living faculties in the area, talk to residents and monitor conditions and complaints about the facilities.

Volunteers must pass a background check and complete a 16-hour training course. Applications for a January training session will be accepted until Dec. 5. For more information, call 615-452-1687.

- Brian Wilson

The Tennessean

Metro gets $25,000 grant
to boost energy efficiency

Metro Nashville has been awarded a $25,000 grant to help make dozens of low-income homes more sustainable and energy efficient.

The grant, awarded by Cities of Service, will help at least 50 projects involving energy efficiency and stormwater in Nashville get off the ground. The focus will be on the Chestnut Hill neighborhood in South Nashville, according to a media release, and projects will start in 2013.